Back pain and scared

I have not posted in a while. I was feeling okay for a while, then my mom came to visit, I traveled and an uncle died. My mom's visit and the vacation were great. It just seems that when there is some changes to my routine my anxiety spikes and I start getting physical pain. My chest pain now is mild but the upper back pain (mostly between the shoulder blades) is awful. It almost feel like a burning sensation. I had that pain before but every time scares me so much... it makes me feel like something is really wrong and I am going to die.

Do any of you feel this way? I am not only anxious with the uneasy feeling but the pain makes it so much worse.

Hi AK,

I too am sorry to hear about the loss of your uncle...my condolences for you and your family.

I also have challenges with a change of routine. This is not unusual, so know that you are not alone. It is also not unusual to have pain as a result of tension that goes along with anxiety.

Some light stretching, exercise and practicing Progressive Muscle Relaxation exercises will help.

You are going to be okay...just put those coping skills to work.

We are here to support and encourage you anytime...so keep posting.

S.C.

You are very likely OK, but I totally understand the feeling of thinking a pain may be more critical than it is. Heck, when I have anxiety, if I eat something that's not completely healthy, I start to get nervous about what I'm doing to myself even though I'm overall a healthy individual.

We're hear for ya. It's a normal feeling, and you will be OK, but it may require coping mechanisms that the moderators are sharing.